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David Hockney, iconic British artist known for his colorful landscapes and pool scenes, has died -- Hockney was a well-known figure in the swinging British and American art scenes of the 1960s, even before he reached the age of 30.

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The nine best soccer bars in Greater Boston for World Cup watching

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ART's 'Black Swan' has a powerhouse lead performance and a show that can't live up to it

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CONCERT REVIEW - Rosalía merges high-art and pop in TD Garden debut - The singer opened her North American LUX Tour with emotion and elegance.

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Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36 -- Swift has brought new eyes to this year's ceremony and undeniably shaped contemporary pop music trends with her songwriting.

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autopilot - 'Barney Miller' had an immortal theme song and much more - The pilot may have offered a show still plotting its course, but it promised one of the best TV series of its era.

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Summer Arts Guide - 80 fun concerts, festivals, shows, and more to check out around Boston this summer - From outdoor music festivals to comedy shows, here are the top events to check out in Boston and beyond this summer.

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All the movies you'll watch this summer

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10 NEW SHOWS TO WATCH THIS SUMMER

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Read more from our Summer Arts Guide

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ODIE HENDERSON -- Some unsung heroes get their flowers at this year's Roxbury Film Festival -- The longtime local film festival continues to feature works by, for, and about people of color.

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THE TICKET -- Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond -- Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, theater, comedy, museums, family events, and more.

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STORY BEHIND THE BOOK -- 'Spawning Season' ponders queer parenthood, the life cycle of fish, and how to go on after the biggest disappointment of all -- As a little boy growing up in rural Washington state, Joseph Osmundson recalls, fathers were emotionally distant and often physically abusive; mothers nurtured and nourished and protected their young. Why wouldn't this smart, sensitive child have wanted to grow up to be the latter, not the former?

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BOOKS -- Local bestsellers for the week ended June 7 -- Based on reporting from the independent booksellers of the New England Independent Booksellers Association and IndieBound.

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Questlove explores another titan of Black music in Earth, Wind & Fire documentary -- His latest film, "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)," debuts on HBO on June 7 at 9 p.m. and streams on HBO Max.

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'Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery' inspires both nostalgia and a bad taste about the '90s -- The festival clearly meant a lot to the attendees and performers, but the misogyny that greeted it has aged incredibly poorly.

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'Marty, Life Is Short' takes a serious look at comedian Martin Short -- The Netflix documentary features interviews with Short's many collaborators, including Steve Martin, John Mulaney, and the late Catherine O'Hara.

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A new play explores a famous Cambridge event on the stage where it happened: City Hall

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TD Garden unveils new mural for Massachusetts 250, plus more arts news

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'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' spotlight menopause bill in R.I.

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Julio Le Parc, op art master whose sculptures moved, dies at 97

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Share your thoughts on this story: Inside Boston Higashi School's growing jazz band, the sound of connection

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With 'Pennies from Heaven,' Steve Martin challenged audiences — and himself

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Inside Boston Higashi School's growing jazz band, the sound of connection

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Squash is coming to the Olympics in two years. But first, it's coming to Symphony Hall.

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For the 250th, Rixy paints a mural of The Midnight Ride, but with a new hero

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What to watch this weekend: Five movies and TV shows to stream

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Inside a reviled behemoth: Could the hulking Boston Government Services Center actually be a nice place to live?

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It's a bitter little world: Noir City Festival returns to Boston

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'The Social Reckoning' first trailer offers new look at Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg

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Rebecca Hall hears a hum and joins a cult in the unnerving 'The Listeners'

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Move over, Marky Mark: Matt Damon breaks out his rapper alter ego on 'The Tonight Show'

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The naturalist whose sharp eye was matched by his deep conscience

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Audiences aren't the only folks who should mind their manners at concerts. Here's an etiquette guide for performers.

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Avital Sagalyn, an accomplished artist who shunned attention all her life, gets a show in Provincetown

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